Sonographer-Clinic | Maternal Fetal

Avera • Sioux Falls, SD

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for performing ultrasonic diagnostic procedures for patients as ordered according to established standards and practices.

Requirements

• The individual must be able to work the hours specified.
• Having visual acuity adequate to perform position duties and the ability to communicate effectively with others, hear, understand and distinguish speech and other sounds.
• Associate's Degree in Sonography or Associates or certificate of completion from an accredited School of Radiology.
• RDMS (OB/GYN) - American Registry For Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) within 1 Year

Nice To Haves

• 1-3 years of additional ultrasound experience/training in OB/GYN

Responsibilities

• Performs ultrasonic diagnostic procedures as ordered by physicians.
• Explains procedures to patients to assure cooperation and optimum test results.
• Positions patients.
• Selects appropriate transducer, depending upon depth of field, organ to be identified, etc.
• Conducts scanning procedures using ultrasound equipment.
• Moves scanner over specified body areas, adjusts equipment to focus.
• Makes hard copy images as directed; documents tests.
• Assists physician in such procedures as amniocentesis, etc.
• Participates in the quality assessment and improvement plan, assuming responsibility for specific quality control duties.
• Assists with staff/student on-the-job training and orientation.
• Assists physicians and enters data into report system.
• Monitors inventory of supplies, orders and expired items and notify appropriate individual when stock is low.

Benefits

• PTO available day 1 for eligible hires.
• Up to 5% employer matching contribution for retirement
• Career development guided by hands-on training and mentorship

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree